While waiting on the divorce process. She is now 6 months pregnant by someone else while they are still legally married. She quit her job as she is expecting twins. Will she still be ordered to pay child support and provide health insurance in Texas with newborns and no job?
She can still be ordered to pay child support whether she has a job or not. Typically when a person doesn't have a job the support is based on a 40 hour work week at minimum wage. Your son will have to wait until after she has the babies before finalizing the divorce and even then there are a few... Read more »
why won't they give me my daughter or what can I do to get her back now
If that is your wife’s child then she has the same rights to possession of your child if there are no set out orders. If you feel the need to get orders put into place then consult an attorney. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
When I started paying child support 4 years ago I had I job where I was making decent money. I lost that job shortly after but my child support amount 4 years later is still the same amount from when I was working that job. Ive made several attempts to get it changed because I don't make no where... Read more »
If she has been served then you can proceed. However, you need an attorney to forward your rights in order to press for a final hearing in the issue. The OAG does not represent you.
No paternity was established and it was signed after they where born does that mean she can try to take me to court and make me do a dna test when I do not think they are mine. While she was sleeping with her ex she got pregnant And can she get child support from me. If they are mine even though... Read more »
The signing of the informal document you reference does not override any court action. However, it can be used as evidence especially if you are being asked to pay retroactive child support. Do not ignore any requests for the court simply because you believe that the document that you signed... Read more »
We had court on August 23rd. my (now former) legal representation has been absent since the court date and hasn’t filed the paperwork. There were orders to move child support up from the 6% the NCP currently pays to guideline limits. The opposing council was ordered on this date to supply income... Read more »
You will need to hire another lawyer to finish your case.
I have great insurance on my son. It is just that you have to go in-network to get the benefits. If she doesn’t use it and runs up bills, do I still have to pay 1/2 of out of pocket costs? I pay a large premium for insurance for him and also have a health savings card for meds and deductibles. Help!
Your court order should have provisions stating that whoever uses out of network providers then has to pay 100% of the out of pocket/uninsured expense. That provision used to be part of the standard language in court orders but the form changed several yrs ago to delete it, not sure why. If your... Read more »
Me to send my daughter with the child support money when she goes with him on the weekend. Is this legal ??? Am I missing something ?
This is ridiculous. Your child should not be getting harassed by her father about child support. He has no right to get the child support back. Ask him in writing to stop doing this. Good luck.
You will need to petition the court with your request. Have your evidence spelled out then contact an attorney in your area.
did you ask for it? get an attorney to help you.
I have a current c/s, visitation order in Texas; I'm currently 1 month behind on c/s payments due to attending a fast course class (school). My son's mother is preventing me from seeing my son due to this. I have taken my court order to her house to pick him up and even asked police to meet me... Read more »
Best recourse is to contact attorney since you have to meet very specific criteria to hold her accountable.
Can she get legal help to take my money since she is not a US citizen?
I couldn't say with regards to Philippines law, however I am assuming you will want to bring her to the USA and/or make your child a citizen. If so, please contact us. We can help with either or both.
You probably were served by alternative methods. You should hire an attorney to investigate it. There are time deadlines for which you may need to meet expeditiously. Good luck.
I have court October 17th
The Office of Attorney General may be able to assist you. Not sure what the court date is for but contact their office to see if you can get help.
My child turned 18 in July. He needs a heart and kidney transplant. His stepmother wants to discontinue child support and his health insurance, as my child now receives his father's SSI death benefits. He is ineligible to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or SSI disability due to receiving these death... Read more »
Do you have a question?
Answers assume court order signed in Texas. You have to follow the order. If you have to pay to get the flight arrangements then your spouse does not have to pay what you are obligated to pay for them. But, you have to follow the order in to get possession at the time ordered in the order.
The mother of my child and I went down to the Attorney General office to sign off my backpay and to close the case because our daughter will live with me from now on so out of kindness she agreed to sign off my arrears and no longer wants to receive cs. It's been a week since we've both signed... Read more »
The Attorney General is the best entitiy to answer these questions. Contact their office.
My childs father disappeared after he found out that we had a child (even though we were trying and it was planned). He hasn't changed his mailing address and he is having all of his family refuses any contact with me. I honestly want him to just sign away his rights. I have been seeing someone who... Read more »
The father can certainly give up all of his rights if there is another ready and qualified to adopt. You’ve got a number of steps to follow and because of such you should consult an attorney to assist you. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
I owe her 61000 they say but they been garnishing my check since 1 year after our divorce inv2005.now my county is trying to give me 5 years probation or send me to the pen.to pay it back.im paying 832.16 a month right now.i call childsupport division of Texas and they said they don't have any... Read more »
You can be arrested and charged with Assault on the Tooth Fairy if an officer believes he has probable cause.
Just because you are charged doesn't mean the state will be able to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, especially if you hire a criminal defense attorney to fight the... Read more »
i do not receive child support for the 2 that live with me. i have tried 2 times to modify my orders with no help. I owe $17,000. I'm very low income, on food stamps and on medicaid. i have an auto immune disease, fibromyolia and a few other problems. my middle child has asthma and my youngest is... Read more »
Hi, I'm very sorry for your predicament.
My best advice is that you hire an attorney if at all possible. Depending on where you live, there may be Pro Bono (free) legal services available.
It sounds like you are going through the Attorney General to collect the child support owed... Read more »
I have not had my custody case resolved nor have I had a court date since 09/2018. My child went to visit her dad(w/o) a custody agreement 12/2017. He did not return her. I filed a custody case and was able to get a temporary agreement thru mediation- an msa-which expired 08/2018. Unfortunately,... Read more »
This is hearbreaking. You should consult with your family members to seek financial assistance and assert your rights. You need to get involved with the CPS case. Even if you can not get a lawyer you should at least contact CPS to let them know that you need to have information on what is going... Read more »
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